Name |
Element/Kingdom |
Characteristics |
Bean Sidhe (banshee) |
- |
A spirit whose cry fortells the death of a loved one of whomever hears it. |
Brownie |
- |
A type of pixie that lives in a home and at night will do any unfinished work. They will leave if rewarded for doing these chores, however, they do expect milk/cream and/or cake to be left out for them. |
Bwca (booka) |
- |
A type of brownie |
Caoineag (konyack) |
- |
A type of banshee |
Coblynau (koblernigh) |
Earth |
This spirit dwells in mines. They appear about 18 inches tall and dressed like miners. They are ugly, but good-natured. They knock where rich ores are to be found. |
Crhyraeth (kerherrighth) |
- |
A type of banshee that cries or groans to foretell multiple deaths due to accident or plague. |
Dryads |
Trees |
Spirits that dwell in trees, especially oaks. |
Ellyllon |
- |
The fairies ruled by Queen Mab. They eat toadstools and fairie butter (fungus that grow on the roots of old trees). |
Elves |
- |
Trooping Fairies that are divided into the Seelie and Unseelie courts. |
Fairies |
- |
A general term for sprites that eat and sleep and can become ill and die. Fairies value neatness, trustworthiness, and generosity among humans |
Gnomes |
Earth |
They gaurd the treasures of the earth. They are also well known for their metalworking skills |
Goblins |
- |
A type of ugly, mean-spirited brownie. |
Gwragedd Annwn (gwrageth anoon) |
Lakes |
Lake dwelling fairies. |
Lepracaun |
- |
A fairie that makes shoes and is famous for storing a pot of gold. |
Merfolk |
Water |
Beings that have the head and torso of a human but the tail of a fish. They are irresistible singers who can lead sailors to their deaths. Also called Sirens. |
Phouka (pooka) |
- |
A dangerous spirit that takes the form of an animal. |
Pwca (pooka) |
- |
A mischeavious spirit that can be helpful is milk offerings are left for it. Not like the Phouka. |
Seelie Court |
- |
Trooping Fairies that are benevolent to humans, but will avenge any insult or injury. |
Unseelie Court |
- |
Trooping Fairies which are evil and malevolent towards humans. |